Where Was Stoolball Invented?

Stoolball is a sport that dates back to at least the 15th century, originating in Sussex, southern England. It may be an ancestor of cricket (a game it resembles in some respects), baseball, and rounders; stoolball has been called "cricket in the air".

Where does stoolball come from?

Stoolball is a team sport originating in Sussex from the 15th Century. Two teams compete to score the most runs around two wickets about 14 metres apart.

Who created stoolball?

Medieval stoolball dates back to at least the 15th century and possibly as far back as the 11th century. It is said that milkmaids invented the game and used milking stools as the wickets hence the name stoolball.